Matthew Medina 裸足のマシュー

Matthew Medina 裸足のマシュー

@barefootmatthew.com

Advanced Narrative Designer at Arenanet working on Guild Wars 2. Game developer since 1992. Worked as: QA, 3D art, content design, now narrative design. Self published author.

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Eight years ago, purely as a fun tease for upcoming content, I placed a cow next to a strange rift. From that point on, I kept finding new and interesting places for her to appear at. With "Code of Creation", Bessie finally gets to return to the home she left behind. 🏠

The final chapters of Visions of Eternity are almost here. Take a small peek at what's ahead as your Commander pursues Vloxx into the caverns of Leyspring Hollows.

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The journey through Castora reaches its climax on September 15. Discover what's coming in Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity: Code of Creation, including a new map, story chapters, and all-new endgame challenges. bit.ly/3UG6SaW

As mentioned in this blog article, there will be news about our Guild Wars games tomorrow morning, so tune in for that. The future of Tyrian feels so bright. It's awesome to see how far our studio has come and to feel our community celebrating with us. ❤️ www.guildwars2.com/en/news/cele...

guildwars2.comCelebrating the Announcement of Guild Wars 3 – GuildWars2.comJoin our Summer Game Fest event, grab the deals, and watch the trailer!

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ArenaNet has announced Guild Wars 3 at Summer Game Fest 2026. It'll come to PS5 and PC with a beta is planned for Fall 2027. https://bit.ly/43QzjUN #IGNSummerOfGaming

Come join the discussion! It took a while, but we have a Discord!

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🔥 Tyrians, unite! The official Guild Wars Discord is live—your new hub for guilds, lore, memes, and more. From Prophecies vets to fresh heroes, join the community and be part of the adventure! 👉 www.guildwars2.com/news/join-th...

The Only Way is live now. Hop in and be among the first to explore Eternity's Garden, and learn what Vloxx and the Inquest have been doing.

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👁️‍🗨️♾️ Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity has a new story update! Log in now and explore Eternity’s Garden, craft new legendary accessories, and more! www.guildwars2.com/news/the-onl... ✨

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Twitch Drops are live for Visions of Eternity - The Only Way! 🎉 Watch streams on twitch.tv to earn rewards: Bloodstone Dye Kit, Mini Orange Kitten, Shattered Bloodstone Ascender Combo, & Pirate Captain’s Outfit. Don’t miss out! Ends May 17✨ #GW2 #VoE

Overseer Kuda would like a word with you about your future plans. ❤️☺️

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A new chapter unfolds in Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity. “The Only Way” pushes the story into uncharted danger. Watch the trailer now, and prepare for the journey starting May 12! www.guildwars2.com/news/visions...

The new story content that me and our team has been hard at work on comes out soon, but it's been long enough that it might help you to refresh your memory of the events of the launch story, and we've got you covered!

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Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity "The Only Way" drops May 12! Need a story refresher before diving back in? Same. Grab a snack, hit play on the recap video, and catch up before the next chapter arrives → bit.ly/4vUw9w4 Full trailer on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/w9DT_zGc018

Ok, now that the documentary is out there, I want to clarify something about "that scene". I cried while writing the stub VO. I cried when I read the real lines from the writers. I cried when we did our first internal playtest. I cried when we recorded the lines with Sumalee and Janelle.

I cried when we heard the recorded VO in game for the first time. I cried in every future playtest of that instance. I cried when it was released. I cried watching streamers experience that scene for the first time. It's a true privilege to have been responsible for so many wonderful tears. 😭😂🥰

LOL yes, parenting is impossible without AI, a method that has been around for less than around 0.000012% of the time humans have been on the planet having babies. 🤦🏻‍♂️

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Jimmy Fallon: "And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?" Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."

If you're interested in Guild Wars, a wonderful film crew came through our studio to talk to many of us about Arenanet and 20 years of this incredible game franchise. You can watch it live on YouTube this coming Wednesday at 7:00 PM PST. Here's the trailer!

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🎬 Premiering Wed at 7 PM PT: The Making of Guild Wars: Celebrating 25 Years of ArenaNet! Go behind the scenes of the franchise, the people who built it, & the community that calls Tyria home. Register to get notified when it goes live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpm2...

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Guild Wars launched 20 years ago, starting a franchise that's helped shape the #MMORPG genre. On Dec 3, Guild Wars Reforged launches! ✅ Steam Deck verified 🎮 Controller support ✨ Visual updates and more! 🔗 www.guildwars2.com/news/announc... #GuildWarsReforged #GuildWars20

It really does take a village to make the stories in Tyria that you all get to experience. Although I was not directly involved in this expansion's launch release (look for my handiwork in quarterly story content next year!) it is clear how passionate and dedicated this team is. VoE is 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🦖

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Now that Visions of Eternity has shipped and folks have had some healthy time to dive in and explore Castora, I want to give a big shoutout to the story team. I’m so proud of what we’ve built and where we’re going. This is a special one. 🍍 #GuildWars2 #VisionsofEternity

It's nearly here! Visions of Eternity unlocks very, very soon. I'll see you in Castora! 🏝️

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📜⚔️ Adventure beckons! Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity lands in just a few hours! Set sail for Castora! Master nine new elite specializations, uncover ancient secrets, and unravel the Inquest’s machinations! www.guildwars2.com/news/guild-w...

It's that time of year again! I'm looking forward to joining another Extra Life event in just a little over a month. Check out my page if you'd like to donate, and support Team Arenanet! I'm once again supporting Seattle Children's Hospital. www.extra-life.org/participants...

extra-life.orgExtra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the FutureI'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.

Our community is such a huge part of what makes our world so special. Thank you for all you do to build Tyria into the place we all dream it can be. ❤️🥰

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🛡️You’ve braved the wilds—battling Bog Queens, cozying up homesteads, and lifting one another through trials toward triumph! Once more, we tip our cats - erm, hats - to you, our incredible community. ⚔️Here’s to a year of Janthir Wilds and the horizon of Visions of Eternity!

Dexter: Resurrection was fantastic and I really hope it's not the end of the series. I wouldn't think so, but I also thought Original Sin was great, and Paramount cancelled it, so... I guess I'll have to get my Patrick Gibson fix from the upcoming James Bond game, because that looks insanely good.

Fancy doors are all the rage across the Mists right now. I blame Mad King Thorn, the originator of the "fancy door' in Tyria. Halloween *is* right around the corner...🎃

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We're introducing a new way to customize your conjured doorway for your homestead! Express your creativity with the Crystal Rune Conjured Doorway and its four dye channels. Make it your own! www.guildwars2.com/news/crystal...

Had such a blast getting to hang out with so many incredible members of the #GuildWars2 community last night. Thank you to each and every one of you that came to the fan event. Wish I could've spoken to more of you! Such kind-hearted, knowledgeable and wonderful people. ❤️❤️❤️

One more w/ a story behind it: I got to meet Nicole & Tyler, who were part of a GW2 Friend/Ships campaign a while ago, and Nicole showed me her "I love you" tattoo (in New Krytan). How many people get the opportunity to see something they created permanently etched on someone's skin?! That's wild!

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Even heroes need a hearth to rest between all that adventuring! It's almost time to peek at Homestead updates on the horizon. Expect a blog and livestream in the coming week! #GW2 #VoE

Happy 13th 🎂🥳🧁🎁 to Guild Wars 2, the game (and franchise) that has literally changed my life in so many ways. I still remember the heady joy of exiting the tutorial zone and seeing so many players clustered around the story NPC. It's been so incredible to watch the game and our community grow! ❤️

Good news if you, like me, really value the voice performances of our incredible cast. You can now hear the concluding chapters of Janthir Wilds as they were meant to be heard! Superb work from @courtenaytaylor.bsky.social @marajunot.bsky.social Cat Taber and more!

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Today’s update adds the missing English voice over and new achievements for those chapters! Find plenty of additional fixes and tweaks to open world, WvW, and professions. Hop on #GuildWars2 and see our latest patch notes: en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/161386...

Bare minimum for holding a conversation: Thief, Deus Ex, Dishonored, System Shock, Mass Effect, KOTOR, Hitman, Half Life, Dragon Age, Guild Wars, Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Assassin's Creed, Baldur's Gate, Starfield, Far Cry, GTA, God of War, Horizon, Last of Us, Ghost Recon, Red Dead, Tomb Raider.

The final elite specializations have been revealed, and...Razah!!! Also, who doesn't love turning into quicksilver and conjuring familiars? Excited yet? Beta test is right around the corner!

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Channel the past, find your familiar, and go on a power drip! Take a closer look at the new elite specs for our revenant, elementalist, and engineer professions now: www.guildwars2.com/news/the-fin... #GW2 #VoE

Find out more about the next batch of elite specializations coming with Visions of Eternity: Antiquary, Ritualist and Paragon. Bonus street cred to any Antiquarians who run with the "Honorary Skritt" title, am I right?

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Treasures lurk, spirits sustain, and rally cries rise! What gifts will these elite specs bring for the thief, necromancer, and warrior professions in Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity? 🔗➡️ www.guildwars2.com/news/elite-s... #GW2 #VoE

OMG 💯 this. One of the key things that I tried to instill in my students was the importance of a collaborative mindset & demonstrating that you really enjoy the process of creative energy coming from the team. Even if you are full of great ideas, they mean nothing if you can't get the team on board.

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You know the Troubadour, Evoker and Antiquary now - who do you think gets Galeshot and Luminary? #VoE #GW2